The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:
The LORD Almighty has made a promise, saying, 'Just as I have planned it, that's exactly how it will happen; and whatever I have decided to do will definitely come to pass.'
God is declaring that His plans are absolutely certain and will happen exactly as He intends them to.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes in the middle of Isaiah's prophecies against various nations, specifically following his prophecy about Babylon's downfall. Isaiah was writing during a time when Assyria was the dominant world power, but God was revealing His long-term plans for how He would deal with all the nations that opposed His people. The phrase 'LORD of hosts' emphasizes God's supreme authority over all earthly and heavenly powers.
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